Bench Carpenter

Posted on: 6/15/2026 - Final date to receive applications: 6/29/2026

CN is a world‑class transportation leader and trade‑enabler, transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500‑mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have contributed to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919.

The Bench Carpenter is responsible for performing all types of construction work, from carpentry to fabrication of cabinets or concrete pouring. The incumbent may assemble modular workstations, respond to emergencies, and work with other construction trades as needed. Additional tasks include carpentry work for several days or weeks without fabricating cabinets or pouring concrete.

• Build, install, maintain and repair structures
• Read and interpret plans and drawings
• Measure, calculate and cut material
• Perform intermittent duties such as installing flooring (e.g., carpet and vinyl tiles)
• Pour concrete, work with drywall, repair ceilings and raised flooring

• Performed in a combination of indoor or outdoor environments in various weather conditions
• Required to wear proper safety attire (eyeglasses, safety boots, hard hat, reflective vest, respirator, hearing protection, harnesses)
• Must be able to work at heights on occasion and handle loads of over 44 lbs (20 kg)
• Must have an adequate toolkit for tasks

• Red Seal Carpenter certification (or equivalent provincial Journeyman Carpenter ticket)
• Ability to plan and perform all activities related to fabrication and pouring of reinforced concrete for repair and maintenance of concrete structures
• Capacity to understand and read detailed plans and sketches; prepare supply orders for various types of repair or maintenance work
• Good hand‑eye coordination, visual and auditory acuity
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Experience, education, skills or knowledge that support the above duties is an asset

The incumbent is not required to attend any training.

The position is unionized; pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.